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Super Mario Kart co-op

Split-screen for 2 players

1992 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · 86/100

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen
Yes
Local co-op
2 players
Online co-op
Not documented
Full campaign in co-op
Not documented
Cross-play
Not documented
Platforms
Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS, Super Famicom
Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Series
Mario Bros.

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”.

What it is

Super Mario Kart is a racing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the first game of the Mario Kart series, as well as the game that sets precedents to the fictional kart racing genre. Part of this game is heavily based on Super Mario World in terms of graphics and overall theme. Using Mode 7 scaling, the first true kart game on the SNES has you collecting coins to boost your speed while using shells and bananas to stop others on the track.

Frequently asked

Is Super Mario Kart couch co-op?

Yes. Super Mario Kart supports split-screen for 2 players on one screen.

How many players is Super Mario Kart locally?

Super Mario Kart can be played locally with 2 players.

Does Super Mario Kart have online co-op?

No online co-op is documented for Super Mario Kart.

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